BREAKING: Dolphins Chairman Stephen M. Ross Reaches Out to Dan Marino for Return as Offensive Coordinator Assistant in Super Bowl Push
In a bold and symbolic move, Miami Dolphins Football Chairman Stephen M. Ross has extended an official invitation to Dolphins legend Dan Marino, signaling the franchise’s renewed focus on capturing the 2025 Super Bowl championship. The message, sent privately to Marino earlier this week but confirmed by multiple team insiders, outlined Ross’s desire to bring Marino on board as an offensive coordinator assistant, a role designed to blend Marino’s football IQ, leadership, and Hall of Fame pedigree with the Dolphins’ rising offensive talent.
Ross’s message reportedly praised Marino’s unmatched experience and institutional knowledge of the franchise. “We are building something historic in Miami, and I believe you—Dan—are the missing piece to take us over the edge,” Ross wrote in the note, according to a front-office source.
This potential return would not be Marino’s first post-retirement stint with the Dolphins. The former quarterback, who passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during his storied career, briefly held a senior advisory role with the team in 2004 and has remained close with the organization. However, this latest development would mark his first true involvement with the coaching staff, possibly mentoring quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and collaborating directly with offensive coordinator Frank Smith.
The Dolphins, fresh off a promising 2024 playoff run that fell just short of expectations, are aggressively restructuring for a championship run in 2025. Head Coach Mike McDaniel, known for his progressive offensive strategies, has allegedly welcomed the idea of bringing Marino on board, viewing the move as a bridge between the franchise’s storied past and its high-potential future.
While Marino has not yet publicly accepted the offer, sources close to him suggest he’s “deeply flattered” and “seriously considering” the opportunity—especially given the growing momentum behind the Dolphins’ championship dreams.
If accepted, Marino’s return would electrify fans and cement the Dolphins as one of the most talked-about teams heading into the 2025 NFL season.
